Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte weather
At 12:00 AM local time it was drizzle and 24°C (74°F). Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.8 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Jul–Aug, Jan–Mar. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, Western Province, Sri Lanka.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 99%
- Chance of rain
- 54%
- Rain
- 0.5 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.8 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jul–Aug, Jan–MarOff season Oct–Nov
About Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte weather
Is it raining in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 24° right now. Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.8 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–30° and lows of 23–24°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte lately?
In the past 8 days, Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte had 8 rainy days and 132.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte weather by month
When is the best time to visit Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte is Jul–Aug, Jan–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Oct–Nov tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 28°C (82°F) in August to 31°C (87°F) in March.
What is the rainiest month in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte?
November is the wettest month, with about 305 mm (12.0 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 71 mm (2.8 in).
What is the hottest month in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte?
March is the warmest, with average highs of 31°C (87°F) and lows of 24°C (76°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 25°C (76°F).
How warm is the sea in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte?
The sea is warmest in April at about 31°C (87°F) and coolest in August at about 29°C (83°F). It is warm enough for swimming all year.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months